Economic Impact

Helping Our State

USC Upstate is a major talent developer for vital needs areas in South Carolina, which include nursing, education, science and technology, and business and industry. We offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs that feature innovative courses and programs offered in a variety of formats and locations to meet student needs.

Rigorous, Career-Relevant, and Accessible Education

We attract exceptional, diverse faculty, staff, and students who engage in high-impact experiential learning, cutting-edge research, and deeply-connected community engagement. USC Upstate develops lifelong leaders who excel in their professions and communities.